Human Rights

In attendance: Murray Pruden via teleconference, James Somers, Dragana Ristivojevic, Carm Chan via teleconference, Genevieve Babineau, Kim Hynes

The PSAC Prairie region is pleased to offer the Unionism on Turtle Island course December 12-16, 2015 at the PSAC Edmonton Regional Office.

The first PSAC regional conferences for racially visible members will take place next year.  To prepare, we have developed a survey seeking input from members who self-identify as racially visible.

Edmonton Human Rights Committee October 6, 2015 - This meeting was postponed to a later date TBA 5:30 p.m.  PSAC Regional Office      AGENDA Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Approval of previous Minutes Business arising from previous Minutes -Financials: Update and budget for the rest of the year -December 3 & 10: Any further ideas/design for calendar, pricing, sales, charities that will receive the profits from the sales.

Are you an Aboriginal, Inuit or Métis PSAC member who would like to learn more about their union?  If yes, we invite you to apply for the PSAC Prairies National Aboriginal Peoples’ Circle (NAPC) course.

Edmonton Human Rights Committee September 3, 2015 5:30 p.m.  PSAC Regional Office      AGENDA Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Approval of previous Minutes Business arising from previous Minutes -Financials: Review of National Aboriginal Day expenses -Debrief: National Aboriginal Day successes and what we can improve. Discuss and set up volunteer debrief meeting. -December 3 & 10: Any further ideas on the calendars?

In attendance: Murray Pruden via teleconference; James Somers; Dragana Ristivojevic; Louise Mardell; Carm Chan; Genevieve Babineau; Dave Burchell; Kim Hynes

A Path of Light - A Walk - For Our Aboriginal Sisters

Saskatoon Pride Celebrations and Events are being held daily during the week of June 7 - 13th The 15th Annual Pride Parade is Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Please see details on the Saskatoon Pride site (attached) & encourage your members, families and friends to attend and show their support!

The 44th International Convention of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) will be held in Chicago Illinois at the Hyatt Regency May 20-25, 2015.  The theme of the Convention is Owning Our Future-Building Our Community.